Read time: 6 minutes The cases of Carosella v Ginos and Gilbert Pty Ltd and others (Judgement Notes 5334 of the South Australian Supreme Court, 5 ...

It is essential that architect fees reflect the true value of the services delivered. As a priority, first establish the scope of the service to be ...

Read time: 18 minutes There are times when architects and architectural firms come together to collaborate or form joint ventures to work together.

Read time: 10 minutes In Australia, businesses must retain certain documents for specific statutory minimum periods of time and there can be serious ...

Read time: 11 minutes Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to methods of dispute resolution that are an alternative to litigation. ADR methods ...

A significant part of an architect’s working day is spent in preparation for, or attendance at, meetings. Most meetings are project meetings (that is ...

Read time: 9 minutes Architects must be able to distinguish between ethical and non-ethical situations, and make ethical decisions based on ...

Read time: 14 minutes The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (the Act) covers: progress payments (under Chapter 3) ( ...

(This replaces the note Taxation Administration Act) Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) is a form by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), asking ...

There is a stated concern that 'alternative solutions' are accepted under the BCA but not available in the Premises Standard, except perhaps as may ...